Think tank research details how corporations, financials, non-profits and governments can leverage mission-focused lenders to help underbanked communities

Blending three days in the office with two days where employees can choose to work from home

The bank plans to bring its small business loan service in-house to benefit from fees and sale income

Formation of Cross River Digital Ventures signals step up in banking sector innovation

BMO Harris Bank’s new premises will cater for mid-market businesses, while Citizens Bank purchases West Virginia branches

Two community banks snapped by Simmons, while Illinois’ Heartland Bank looks to push into Iowa

The latest C-suite appointments at US banks

Meanwhile, TGR Financial to merge with First Foundation and Liberty Bank to acquire Tri-State Bank

Plus: First Bancorp announces Select Bancorp takeover, United Community Banks buys Aquesta, Oconee to merge with Elberton

HSBC’s departure is the result of a “lack of scale to compete”, company says